Ghorepani Poon hill trekking

Ghorepani Poon hill trekking is one of the best short treks in Annapurna region.This trek is designed for the people, who don't have sufficient time to trek for long days but still have the desire to trek in the Himalayas. The Ghorepani trekking is often achieved within four days to five days its depend upon your pace of walking.The trek furnishes an opportunity to discover the wonder of nature as well as to be closed with the superb ethnic settlement of Magar, Pun and Thakali. Alongside flora, fauna, birds, mountain scenery also the main attraction of this trek.Ghorepani trekking area is protected by the Annapurna Conservation Area (ACA) therefore you will notice the less pollution and deforestation throughout the trekking trails. We must appreciate the Annapurna Conservation Area (ACA) for thier active involvement in the local area, the trail is preserved considering the development the villages throughout the Eco-tourism concept.Ghandruk village witnesses the best example of Ecotourism.

The maximum elevation of Ghorepani trek is Poon Hill, 3210 m above from the sea level.Wake up early in morning to hike Poon Hill, about 45 minutes to 60 minutes away from your hotel. Poon Hill offers you the wonderful mountain views including two world's highest 8000 m above peaks - Annapurna I (8091m) and Dhaulagiri I (8167m). Meanwhile, you will be enforced to admire the exhilarating Himalayan ranges of Himtuli (6441m), Fishtail (6997m ) Nilgiri (7061m), Tukhuche peak (6920m), Dhampus Peak (6012m), Annapurna south and others towering mountains just opposite your eyes.

Autumn (between September – November): This is the best tourist season for Ghorepani Poon hill trekking, summer is just gone and the winter to set in. The weather is highly pleasant so the mountain views look splendid. Autumn season is also known as the peak season for trekking.

Winter (between December – February): The weather is cool and the sky is clear with occasional snowfalls at higher elevations.Although Ghorepani Poon hill trekking is possible to do. The morning and night are cold and the days are warm when sunny.

Spring( between March – May ): This is the best season for blooming flowers. Specially Rhododendron blooms all over the Ghorepani trekking trails. The temperature is warm in lowlands while moderate in higher altitudes with magnificent mountain view.

Summer ( between June – August): This is the season of monsoon. Rains usually at night time. So that in the daytime the sky well is cleaned, cleared so the Himalayan view even more dramatic.Some of the places the lthe leechbe seen.however, if you do consider the anti-leech medicine and confidently go throughout the trail. The Ghorepani poon hill trek would more adventure and fun.

What are the permits required to trek in Ghorepani Poon Hill trekking?

1) TIMS Card

As per the recent MoU signed by NTB and TAAN, TIMS card is applicable in all trekking areas of the country including restricted areas. Group trekkers will have to pay Blue TIMS cards by paying a fee of Rs 1,000 per person, while FITs have to get Green TIMS cards by paying a fee of Rs 2,000. Similarly, group trekkers from SAARC countries have to pay Rs 300 for TIMS cards, while FITs from the SAARC region have to pay Rs 600 each. - See more at http://www.taan.org.np/pages/about-